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The OSINT Academy, the training division of Hetherington Group, delivers innovative training in open-source intelligence. Designed for professionals in government, law enforcement, defense, and corporate security, our courses are built on OSINT tradecraft and proven methodology. OSINT Academy’s training programs help individuals, teams and organizations master the skills needed to navigate today’s complex digital challenges.
Whether the mission is protecting an organization, investigating online threats, or safeguarding national security, we deliver the training needed to make an immediate impact. OSINT Academy training positions organizations and enterprises to protect their most important assets: their people.
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OSINT Academy's Vision
We believe in giving analysts and investigators the ability to uncover the truth, stay ahead of emerging threats, and transform intelligence into action through ethical OSINT tradecraft training. The OSINT Academy is more than a training institution. It is a force multiplier, equipping professionals with world-class training, critical thinking, and analytical expertise needed to lead in today’s digital world.
Our mission is to develop strategic thinkers, master investigators, and elite analysts who operate with precision, discernment, and adaptability. Our approach is built on proven methodologies, giving professionals clarity to “the why” behind the how, rather than relying on tools and technologies alone.
Each course is predicated on Cynthia Hetherington’s CRAWL™ method, which teaches learners to Communicate, Research, Analyze, Write, and Listen throughout the intelligence and investigative process. This proprietary method focuses on the “human in the loop” as a critical component of the intelligence process.
What We Deliver
The OSINT Academy delivers accredited, high-impact training and certification programs designed for the demands of corporate security, risk management, government, defense, and law enforcement. We teach your teams how to find the truth in a sea of noise, anticipate threats before they materialize, and deliver intelligence that drives sound decisions.
Monthly Webinars
Join our monthly webinars to gain new skills and learn the latest OSINT techniques. These webinars are geared toward investigative, analytical and intelligence professionals who are looking to improve their open-source knowledge. Each webinar is one-hour of live instruction and is taught by a Hetherington Group OSINT expert. Each live webinar is a Group Internet Based NASBA opportunity to earn 1 CPE, continuing education credit.
Training Courses
We offer online one day and cohort-style courses for intelligence and investigative professionals looking to advance their skills. Each course is taught following the CRAWL™ method: Communicate, Research, Analyze, Write & Learn.
Custom Training Packages
Our dedicated team of investigative and intelligence experts can develop custom training to suit your organization’s needs. Whether virtual, in-person or hybrid, we can customize training packages to enhance your team’s abilities to leverage open-source intelligence.
